Double Terminated Quartz Crystal with Feldspar and Dolomite – WC 038

Measurements:  160 x 83 x 70 mm

Description:  A light smoky quartz crystal with feldspar in and on it.  There are also a few small rutile needles inside.

The termination point has only minute nicks, while the rest of the specimen has some nicks and flaws (the latter is common tor specimens from this locality).

Weight of Specimen:  1 088 g (1.088 kg)

Chemical Composition:  SiO₂  (quartz)
                                        KAlSi₃O₈  (feldspar)
                                         TiO₂  (rutile)

Hardness on Mohs Scale:  (quartz)  7 
                                            (feldspar)  6 - 6.5
                                           (rutile)  6.6

Location:  Van Rhynsdorp area, Western Cape, South Africa.

Specimen Code:  WC 038

R 650